Police, community and calendar briefs for April 21, 2013

Published: Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 6:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 8:24 p.m.

A man recently released from prison after serving time for drug offenses was arrested Saturday on one count of lewd and lascivious molestation of a minor, according to officials.

The juvenile, 14, told Detective TJ Watts that she was asleep when she felt someone rubbing her private area. The victim claimed the man, later identified as Joseph Kenneth Rolle, grabbed her hand and placed it on his private area.

After a brief struggle, the teenager said she was able to get away from him and she then reported the incident, authorities said.

Rolle was detained by deputies and interviewed by the detective. He denied the allegation, but was arrested and transported to the Marion County Jail.

State records show Rolle was released from prison in February 2011 after serving time for several drug convictions. Local records indicate he had an active warrant to revoke his bond for charges for the sale and possession of crack cocaine.

Safety, domestic violence workshops this week

Two local law enforcement agencies will be hosting separate programs this week aimed at educating the community, and both events are free to the public.

On Tuesday, there will be a safety workshop on issues dealing with workplace violence, along with personal and home safety, at the Marion County Sheriff's Office's Emergency Management Room, 692 NW 30th Ave., from 5:30-8 p.m.

911 cellphones are available for those in need, and to attend the event, call 369-7134 or 369-7139.

On Wednesday from 3-5 p.m., a domestic violence educational workshop will be held at the Ocala Police Department's Community Room, 402 S. Pine Ave.

Organizers said you don't have to be a victim of domestic violence to attend.

If you cannot attend, you can call and schedule a private workshop for another date. To attend, call 369-7134 or 369-7139.

Community

Students invited to submit photos of parks

The Discovery Center has partnered with the North Central Florida Photography Club and community members for the It Starts in Parks Student Photography Contest.

All images must be captured in a city, county, state or nationally-managed park in Marion County.

Entries will be divided by grades 6 to 8 and 9 to 12. Gift certificates and other prizes will go to top entries in each age group.

First place packages will include a photo shoot with Emmy Award winner Mark Emery.

Winning entries will be professionally framed and exhibited at the Discovery Center for six months. A judges’ critique and awards ceremony will be held May 31 at the Discovery Center, 701 NE Sanchez Ave.

<p><b>Police Beat</b></p><p><b>Man accused of molesting minor</b></p><p>A man recently released from prison after serving time for drug offenses was arrested Saturday on one count of lewd and lascivious molestation of a minor, according to officials.</p><p>The juvenile, 14, told Detective TJ Watts that she was asleep when she felt someone rubbing her private area. The victim claimed the man, later identified as Joseph Kenneth Rolle, grabbed her hand and placed it on his private area.</p><p>After a brief struggle, the teenager said she was able to get away from him and she then reported the incident, authorities said.</p><p>Rolle was detained by deputies and interviewed by the detective. He denied the allegation, but was arrested and transported to the Marion County Jail.</p><p>State records show Rolle was released from prison in February 2011 after serving time for several drug convictions. Local records indicate he had an active warrant to revoke his bond for charges for the sale and possession of crack cocaine.</p><p><b>Safety, domestic violence workshops this week</b></p><p>Two local law enforcement agencies will be hosting separate programs this week aimed at educating the community, and both events are free to the public.</p><p>On Tuesday, there will be a safety workshop on issues dealing with workplace violence, along with personal and home safety, at the Marion County Sheriff's Office's Emergency Management Room, 692 NW 30th Ave., from 5:30-8 p.m.</p><p>911 cellphones are available for those in need, and to attend the event, call 369-7134 or 369-7139.</p><p>On Wednesday from 3-5 p.m., a domestic violence educational workshop will be held at the Ocala Police Department's Community Room, 402 S. Pine Ave.</p><p>Organizers said you don't have to be a victim of domestic violence to attend.</p><p>If you cannot attend, you can call and schedule a private workshop for another date. To attend, call 369-7134 or 369-7139.</p><p> </p><p><b>Community</b></p><p><b>Students invited to submit photos of parks</b></p><p>The Discovery Center has partnered with the North Central Florida Photography Club and community members for the It Starts in Parks Student Photography Contest.</p><p>All images must be captured in a city, county, state or nationally-managed park in Marion County.</p><p>Entries will be divided by grades 6 to 8 and 9 to 12. Gift certificates and other prizes will go to top entries in each age group.</p><p>First place packages will include a photo shoot with Emmy Award winner Mark Emery.</p><p>Winning entries will be professionally framed and exhibited at the Discovery Center for six months. A judges' critique and awards ceremony will be held May 31 at the Discovery Center, 701 NE Sanchez Ave.</p><p>For more information or to enter, visit www.mydiscoverycenter.org.</p><p><b>CALENDAR</b></p><p><b>TODAY</b></p><p>SUPPORT GROUP: Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Queen of Peace Church, 6455 SW State Road 200, Ocala. (270-8534 or www.foodaddicts.org)</p><p> </p><p>ORCHESTRA: Hawthorne Community Orchestra, 3 p.m., Hawthorne Grand Hall, 100 Hawthorne Blvd., Leesburg. (728-8956)</p><p> </p><p><b>MONDAY</b></p><p>QUILTERS: Ocala Library Quilters, 1 to 4 p.m., Marion County Public Library, 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. (625-7653)</p><p> </p><p>MOVIE: For adults and teens, 2 p.m., Marion County Public Library, 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. (671-8551)</p><p> </p><p>COMPUTER CLASS: 10:30 a.m., Dunnellon Public Library, 20351 Robinson Road, Dunnellon. (438-2520)</p><p> </p><p>WOMEN VOTERS: League of Women Voters of The Villages/Tri-County Area, 10:30 a.m., The Community Bank, 2285 Parr Drive, The Villages. (750-1366 or lwvtri.org)</p><p> </p><p>VICTIMS' RIGHT: Victims' Rights Week Opening Ceremony, 11 a.m. to noon, downtown square, Ocala. (369-7139)</p><p> </p><p>CLOSING RECEPTION: For Derek Gores exhibit “From Horses to High Heels,” 5 to 7 p.m., Florida Thoroughbred Breeders Museum and Gallery, 801 SW 60 Ave., Ocala. $5, benefits Florida Thoroughbred Charities. (629-2160)</p><p> </p><p><b>ONGOING</b></p><p>DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB: Games, Stratified Open 1:30 p.m. Sunday; Stratified Non-Life Masters 10:15 a.m. Tuesday; Stratified Open and Stratified Non-Life Masters 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays; and Stratified Open 10:15 a.m. Thursdays; Ocala Duplicate Bridge Club, 516 NE Sanchez Ave., Ocala. (629-3322 or www.bridgescore.com/ocaladbc)</p><p> </p><p>MENTAL HEALTH: The National Alliance on Mental Illness offers support groups for individuals living with and recovering from severe mental illness. (368-2405 or info@NAMIOcala.org)</p><p> </p><p>ABUSE SUPPORT: Support for sexually and physically abused youth, non-offending family members and caregivers, Serenity Christian Counseling, St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 1839 NE Eighth Ave. Road, Ocala. (622-4475)</p><p> </p><p>NICOTINE ANONYMOUS: 12-step program to stop nicotine use, 7 a.m. daily, 2002 NW 13th St., Ocala. (377-6009)</p><p> </p><p>COUNSELING: Counseling and mentoring services, Bethesda Cares. (566-7586 or info@bethesda-worship-center.org)</p><p> </p><p>TUTORING: 4 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Howard Academy Community Center, 306 NW Seventh Ave., Ocala. FCAT preparation and homework help. (671-4175)</p><p> </p><p>BOOK SALE: Friends of Belleview Public Library, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Friends Book Nook, 6007 SE Earp Road, Belleview. (438-2500 or 245-2767)</p><p><i>To submit information for this list, send an email to calendar@starbanner.com or visit www.ocala.com, scroll down and click on EVENTS CALENDAR on the right.</i></p>